The Aporia
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Zilber, A. (2026, October 21). Major websites in US and Europe go dark as operators race to protect systems from hackers. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/business/major-websites-in-us-and-europe-go-dark-as-operators-race-to-protect-systems-from-hackers/
Zilber, Ariel. “Major websites in US and Europe go dark as operators race to protect systems from hackers.” New York Post, 21 Oct. 2026, https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/business/major-websites-in-us-and-europe-go-dark-as-operators-race-to-protect-systems-from-hackers/.
Zilber, Ariel. “Major websites in US and Europe go dark as operators race to protect systems from hackers.” New York Post, October 21, 2026. https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/business/major-websites-in-us-and-europe-go-dark-as-operators-race-to-protect-systems-from-hackers/.
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As of October 21, 2026, multiple government and popular websites across Europe and parts of Asia have been temporarily taken offline due to newly discovered critical vulnerabilities in PHP, a widely used programming language that powers about 70% of all identified websites globally. The vulnerabilities, rated at 9.2 out of 10, could allow hackers to remotely execute code on servers, potentially compromising sensitive data and networks. In response, the FBI and National Security Agency issued warnings recommending immediate updates or temporary shutdowns for affected sites. Websites such as Pinboard, parts of Wikipedia, and government portals in Finland, the Netherlands, and Japan have been offline as a precautionary measure to prevent potential cyberattacks.
